Some Delaware lawmakers are seeking to open up the state's online sports betting business.
As it stands now, Delaware law allows for a single operator – currently BetRivers, after a five-year stint with 888 – to partner with the state's three casinos.
Under House Bill 365, introduced by Democrats Reps. Frank Cooke and William Bush and co-sponsored across the aisle by Republican Rep. Michael Smith, each of the state's three video lottery operators would be allowed to partner with up to two online sportsbooks.
“It's important that Delaware remains competitive and responsive to the preferences of its residents,” Rep. Bush told Delaware Business Now.'”By providing Delawareans with a larger mobile sports wagering market, similar to those thriving in neighboring states, we can level the playing field and bring in a new source of revenue for our state.”